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In the Mediterranean Garden
My cousin, who is a superb artist, is in town for a few days. We went up to the college today and spent the day painting there. In the morning, we stood at our easels by the edge of the … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged #San Diego State University, Gouache, Mediterranean Garden, San Diego
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More from Yesterday
These are two looser pieces from my sketching trip yesterday to the West Basin along San Diego Bay. It is the same subject matter of people and their gear, but I completed these more rapidly and with less planning.
Cleaning up the Kayak
I sketched today at the West Basin along San Diego Bay. The water was full of people on paddleboards, kayaks, and such. But the color of the building across the parking lot caught my eye, so I turned my back … Continue reading
Camping in the Laguna Mountains
The Laguna Mountains rise to about 6,000 feet (1800 meters) in eastern San Diego County. The area is full of meadows, tall pines, and oaks. The Lagunas are a delightful place year-round, particularly in the midst of summer heat. We … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged California, Gouache, Laguna Campground, Laguna Mountains, Plein Air, San Diego County
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Roller Skating at Liberty Station
There is a place in Liberty Station in San Diego where roller skaters of all skill levels gather. I went there today to practice sketching people in motion, which I did. But, after watching a bit, what I really wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Cityscape, Figures, Landscape
Tagged Gouache, Liberty Station, Roller Skaters, San Diego
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Out Sketching in Balboa Park
Today is our second day without COVID restrictions. It feels so good to be out and about again, although many of us are still clinging to our masks. This morning I went to Balboa Park and sketched a bit. I … Continue reading
Torrey Pines Beach in June
Last week the winds were strong along the San Diego coast but very calm inland around my house. I set off for one of my favorite state parks, Torrey Pines, not expecting that I would not be able to keep … Continue reading